Kissel is sixth in scoring on the Gladiators with 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 45 games. He’s also a minus-30 on the plus-minus scale of goals scored for and against a player during even strength.

The Crestwood, Ill., native was originally acquired by the Gladiators from the Bakersfield Condors on Oct. 10 in a trade for forward J.P. Chabot.

The Gladiators also were sent goaltender Edward Pasquale, assigned by the Atlanta Thrashers from AHL Chicago this week.